I wasn't born in silk ruffles.
Sparkles didn't spring
from my first steps.
But I learned,
even when you didn't expect me to,
especially when you didn't want me to.
I ground up your leftover gems,
and pressed the remains
to create my own rebirth stone.
It glitters from the center
of the reclaimed crown
I earned- though you tried your worst
to keep it from me.
Song Choice: Work, Bitch by Britany Spears
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Ground up leftover gems . . . rebirth stone . . . reclaimed crown . . . such powerful imagery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debra!
DeleteRebirth stone! What a wonderful concept! I love how you take these sparkly words and turn them into a powerful re-becoming affirmation!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the idea as soon as I thought of it. :)
DeleteLoved the perseverance throughout.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki
DeleteYes...you can be and reinvent yourself into anything you want, in spite of people trying to tear you down.
ReplyDeletePeople can and have done so before
DeleteI get the feeling of a very strong woman!
ReplyDeleteI'd describe the subject that way, yes
DeleteI like the "rebirth stone."
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun image, isn't it?
DeleteThat's the spirit! 💞 I feel most people these days tear each other down instead of building them up. We shouldn't let them get to us and allow our inner light and strength to shine 😊
ReplyDeleteAgreed
Deletea short and powerful "take this and refashion it" into treasure - self-treasuring .... poem. and I like how you've phrased the "negatives" - i.e. especially when you didn't want me to - -- these phrases just serve to reinforce the power in self-preservation, strength and trust ... which makes it all the more of a "ta-daa!" transformative moment, and not just one based on the superficial glitter.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat! I was hoping for that transformative feel.
DeleteI love the rebirth stone and the reclaimed crown.
ReplyDeleteI like those images too :)
DeleteNo diamonds on the soles of your shoes but you created your rebirth stone and reclaimed your crown, Rommy!
ReplyDelete*cutseys*
DeleteYes, yes. This is how it should be. A powerful verse, delving in the domain of building oneself from scratch despite all the odds. I liked that bit about creating your own birthstone too.
ReplyDelete-HA
Yes! That is very close to the intended mood of the piece.
DeleteHow I love the idea of the rebirth stone.. beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI was charmed by the idea too :)
DeleteOh yes... I love your strength after a breakup... after all there is often a way forward.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen it in that light...but yeah, it could work that way too.
DeleteA rebirth stone, ground from fragments of a breakup. So strong ad gleaming!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it :D
DeleteThere is no better satisfaction in doing things oneself.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteA powerful and uplifting poem
ReplyDeleteThanks Jae!
DeleteI think we glitter most when the glitter originates in our center! THAT glitter is priceless.
ReplyDeleteI quite agree
DeleteI think your glitter is still in there ready to shine.
ReplyDeleteShine on!
DeleteI think a rebirth stone is a real gem to have...
ReplyDeleteI think so too
DeleteThis sings with determination & strength.
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you liked it
DeleteLove the rebirth stone! A tightly constructed piece that channels a fairy tale vibe - which works so well, juxtaposed against this declaration of defiance. Awesome writing!
ReplyDeleteWoot! So glad I worked that fairy tale vibe in there.
DeleteBrilliant – in all sorts of ways!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemary :)
DeleteDefiance wrapped so gently in ink. Love this!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it
DeleteThis is magic that shows how much work it takes to become... I love that she speaks with the sort of command that is born out of knowing through living, out of understanding and growing through pain--especially pain inflicted by another. This speaker can do anything. And she knows it.
ReplyDeletelove the "rebirth stone" and earning a crown is better than one given -- one is so much more likely to appreciate something one worked hard for especially with the glint in the eye that says, "see you couldn't keep it from me"
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